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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,915.49, 405,118.94 and 143,661.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,915.49, 405,118.94 and 143,661.74 is: 215,623.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,915.49 : 405,118.94 = 143,661.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,915.49/405,118.94 = 143,661.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,915.49x = 405,118.94 × 143,661.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,915.49x = 58,200,089,083.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,200,089,083.45/269,915.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,623.38

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